Blog Lesson 2 “The market rewards in time, not timing.”
Lesson 2 “The market rewards in time, not timing.”
Real estate & property trends
13 March 2025
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After last week’s lesson on the concept that time is your friend, we move to discuss John Bogle’s take on timing Reading over this valuable lesson, I’m reminded on the old Chinese proverb on timing – “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago – the second best time is now” Don’t wallow in regret – move on and take action now to avoid another 20 years of regret My advice – don’t dwell on proverbs and catchy phrases just make a move – any move – which has to be better than sitting idle!
Many people hesitate to buy real estate because they’re waiting for the “perfect” moment. But just like in the stock market, trying to time the market perfectly is nearly impossible.
A common regret among homeowners is not buying sooner—not because prices were low, but because they hesitated while the market moved forward. Those who sit on the sidelines during a market correction or delay buying due to uncertainty often watch from afar as property prices recover.
Real estate, like stocks, rewards those who stay invested. Panic selling in a downturn means handing over future gains to those who held their ground.